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The Mexican American War. Completing America’s Manifest Destiny 1846-8. James K. Polk. Dark Horse Election of 1844 Unfinished business after the joint annexation of Texas and Oregon. Mexico’s condition in 1844. Reasons for interest in Mexican lands?. The land calls. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Completing America’s Manifest Destiny1846-8
The Mexican American War
Dark HorseElection of 1844Unfinished business after the joint annexation
of Texas and Oregon.Mexico’s condition in 1844. Reasons for interest in Mexican lands?
James K. Polk
The land callsThe land possessed
great promise.Texas revealed its
significance.Mexico was afraid
expansion would continue South into Mexico itself.
It wasn’t just about MexicoUte Warrior The land was rich in
its tribal diversity of Native Americans.
The wars courseThe propaganda
machine in US newspapers had been in high gear since the days of Texas.
TexasTyler annexes Texas
shortly after Polk’s platform calling for its annexation is successful in the general election of 1844.Polk’s inaugural message to Mexico City and London was clear. The US was pursuing expansionist desires.
Pursuing Peace and WarSlidell MissionSent to Mexico to
buy lands for 30,000,000.
Refused to even be seen.
Taylor sent to the Nueces River in Texas (Southern border with Mexic0) with 4,000 men.
War breaks out!Mexico responded to
Taylors aggressive stance.
Killing or wounding 16 capturing the rest of the party.
“Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory and ,shed American blood upon American soil….war exists”
“Mr. Polk’s War”War’s popularityPolk’s work ethicMexico would sue for
peace after several key victories
US would keep occupied lands.
The Call to Arms
US Army stood at 7400 prior…Polk’s call for volunteers garnered 112,000!
Taylor gets key victories, Kearny wins without firing a shot!Taylor takes Palo
Alto and Resaca de la Palma.
Kearny takes Santa Fe ad Monterrey
Also captured San Diego and Los Angeles.
War endsTaylor pummels Santa
Anna at Buena Vista. The amphibious landing at
Veracruz. The victory was a stunning
success. Winfield Scott wrote Polk “Mexico no longer has an army”.
Short lived statement. Santa Anna rallies for one final defense of Mexico City with 30,000 men, the city would soon be captured.
Guadalupe-Hidalgo
The Civil War begins…What to do with
Mexico?Northern and
Southern perspectives emerge.
Wilmot Proviso…
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